With 30 Shrimp recipes from classics like shrimp scampi and shrimp alfredo, we head to the deep South with some Cajun Spice with dishes like blackened shrimp and shrimp and grits. However, it doesn’t stop there. A shrimp lovers guide wouldn’t be complete without the sweet and spicy flavors from Asia. There in East and Southeast Asia we have Kung Pao Shrimp, Pad Thai Shrimp, Szechuan Chili Shrimp and more.
Whether you prefer the comforting warmth of traditional dishes or the bold spices of Cajun cuisine, or crave the delicate balance of Asian flavors, this guide has something to satisfy every shrimp lover's palate.
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Kung Pao Shrimp
Tender juicy shrimp and bell peppers in a sauce with a little sweet heat. Top this dish with green onions and chopped peanuts for the perfect meal!
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Quick and Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe (10 minutes)
In this flavor-packed Blackened Shrimp recipe, fresh shrimp are coated with a spicy blackening seasoning blend and pan-seared in butter until they are tender, juicy, and simply amazing.
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Prawn / Shrimp Pad Thai (Spice I Am Restaurant)
An authentic Prawn/Shrimp Pad Thai recipe from Spice I Am, a critically acclaimed Thai restaurant. To say it tastes incredible is an understatement!
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4
Coconut Shrimp Curry
This Coconut Shrimp Curry features delicious shrimp in a coconut curry that’s perfect over cooked rice and ready in only 25 minutes! Super easy, made all in one pot and packs tons of flavor!
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Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich | gritsandpinecones.com
Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwiches are overflowing with juicy, briny, sautéed shrimp, plus lettuce and tomatoes, all piled on a toasted Po’ Boy roll.
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Szechuan Chili Shrimp
Crispy, spicy, Szechuan Chili Shrimp! This easy dish is loaded with flavor. Made with a simple but delicious sauce that is out of this world, you can’t go wrong with this one pan, less than 30 minute recipe!
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Shrimp Scampi
Juicy shrimp are quickly pan-fried and then smothered in a garlicky white wine sauce, this meal is on the table in just 15 minutes!
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8
Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp
This quick and easy recipe for Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp features briny Gulf shrimp coated with flour and then pan-fried in olive oil until they are golden brown, crispy and delicious.
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Easy Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice | gritsandpinecones.com
Easy Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice is a quick and easy weeknight meal full of fresh shrimp, and pineapple chunks, that your family will love!
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Cajun Shrimp Étouffée
Shrimp Étouffée is Classic New Orleans at its best. It’s perfect for Mardi Gras with spicy shrimp cooked in a delicious roux-based sauce.
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Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)
Juicy prawns in a sweet, spicy, garlicky sauce, this Chilli Garlic Prawns is super quick to make but packs a serious flavour punch!
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Cajun Shrimp
This Cajun Shrimp recipe has the most flavorful sauce that’s great for serving over rice or pasta! It’s easy to make and easy to add corn, black beans, and more! Cajun Shrimp This Cajun Shrimp
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Easy Shrimp Tacos – The Recipe Critic
These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings.
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Shrimp and Grits – Once Upon a Chef
TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE — This easy shrimp and grits recipe incorporates bacon, which gives the dish a nice meaty undertone — and there’s plenty of silky gravy for spooning over the grits.
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Spicy Shrimp with Green Sauce | gritsandpinecones.com
Ditch the green beer this year for St. Patrick’s Day and try Spicy Shrimp with Green Sauce an easy and healthy 20-minute dish the WHOLE family will love!
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Easy Pesto Pasta with Shrimp Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Meet the pasta dinner of your dreams. This recipe for Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes is comfort food at its finest, and best of all; you can have it on the table in less than 20 minutes.
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Easy Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Blue Cheese | gritsandpinecones.com
Creamy Shrimp Pasta features fresh shrimp cooked in a delightfully rich pasta sauce made with cream cheese and blue cheese served over pasta. Serve it at a dinner party or casual weeknight dinner.
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18
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe
A quick, easy and delicious seafood dish, this recipe for Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa checks all of the boxes. It’s simple to make, flavor-packed with just a hint of spice, and full of fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp.
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Asian Grilled Shrimp / Prawns
Juicy prawns kissed with caramelisation from the BBQ, drizzled with brown butter, lime and sweet soy. This Asian Grilled Shrimp is a copycat of a popular dish from a restaurant in Sydney.
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Easy Shrimp Creole with Cajun Cream Sauce | gritsandpinecones.com
This unique quick and easy Shrimp Creole recipe features succulent shrimp drenched in a Cajun Cream Sauce with sour cream, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes.
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21
Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe – Shrimp and Sausage)
Creole Seafood Jambalaya with succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and spicy andouille sausage is an easy, make-ahead, flavorful, one-pot recipe.
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22
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Check out my shrimp and broccoli stir-fry recipe if you are looking for a tasty, healthy, flavor-packed meal that’s quick and easy to make. it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners.
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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing | gritsandpinecones.com
Healthy Shrimp Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is full of shrimp, bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, romaine lettuce and homemade blue cheese dressing.
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Easy Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe | gritsandpinecones.com
Shrimp Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing is a main-dish salad with romaine, roasted shrimp, croutons and parmesan cheese. The homemade caesar salad dressing is key to this delightful salad.
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Easy Southern Homemade Shrimp Burgers
Just imagine tender, juicy Gulf shrimp made into a patty and topped with yummy basil pesto aioli, and you have one awesome Shrimp Burger with Basil Pesto Aioli.
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Fried Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw | gritsandpinecones.com
Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos topped with mango slaw are hand-held, flavor-packed bundles of deliciousness, ideal for a casual weeknight supper.
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Shrimp Alfredo
This Shrimp Alfredo recipe has the best homemade sauce that’s easy to make and serve with pasta. You’ll think it came from a restaurant! Be sure to try my Pasta Primavera and Marry Me Chicken
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Ultimate New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and Grits | gritsandpinecones.com
One taste of my BBQ Shrimp and Grits, a combination of parmesan cheese grits and gulf shrimp sautéed in a spicy Creole BBQ sauce, and you will be transported to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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Smoked Shrimp – Big Green Egg | gritsandpinecones.com
Smoked shrimp is a delicious recipe that only takes 15 minutes on the grill. Yes, you read that right, while most smoked dishes take hours, this easy recipe is ready to eat in mere minutes.
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Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette | gritsandpinecones.com
Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a magical combination of fresh succulent shrimp, orzo pasta and a flavorful lemon vinaigrette that you can make in less than twenty minutes.
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